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About COPD Uncovered COPD Uncovered represents the combined efforts of a multi-disciplinary committee of international experts, coming together to bring forward some of the most burning issues in COPD today. Their aim is to highlight the impact of COPD in an understudied and ignored patient segment between the ages of 40 and 65. The COPD Uncovered initiative is a compendium of research and analysis undertaken by experts in respiratory health. This initiative is sponsored by Novartis Pharma AG and is administered by a Secretariat from Chandler Chicco Companies (CCC). The studies underlying the COPD Uncovered Report were commissioned by Novartis Pharma AG. COPD Uncovered aims to: • Demonstrate the impact of inadequate COPD management on these individuals, their families and communities. 2 • Correct some key myths associated with COPD. • Illustrate the pivotal role men and women between the ages of 40 and 65 play in society. • Uncover the specific daily needs of this age group to create empathy and an urgency for better management of their COPD. • Contribute evidence to the growing need for policymakers and healthcare providers to focus resources on improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COPD. This report is a first step in the initiative to illuminate the serious issues nations face with COPD sufferers in this age group. It sets the stage for the next phase in 2010 when COPD Uncovered will reveal results from the first international quantitative global survey of more than 2,000 COPD patients, aged 45–67, in six countries. This study will provide important insights into this critical population and provide additional evidence to push forward the agenda for better COPD management. Table of Contents - – Foreword Christine Jenkins and Monica Fletcher p3 Chapter 1 Two transformative generations drive the global economy today p4 Chapter 2 The growing pace and changing face of COPD p6 Chapter 3 Counting the costs of COPD in 40–65 year olds p9 Chapter 4 Conclusion – Moving to action, improving COPD management p17 Appendix COPD Uncovered p19 Appendix Data sources and analysis p20 References p21
Foreword Society faces a major threat to its productivity, health and welfare as millions of people in their most productive years struggle against a disease that is often undiagnosed or poorly managed. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, hits millions of people, particularly those at the peak of their earning power – between the ages of 40 and 65. In the prime of their lives, and a time when they are caring for children and aging parents, as well as contributing to their communities, people with COPD are struggling to sustain an active, productive life. The size of this problem is considerable: 210 million people worldwide have COPD 1 , yet it is likely that only about half of this group have been diagnosed 2 . Of those diagnosed, more than half are under 65 years of age, indicating that this disease affects younger people in greater numbers than generally recognized 3 . Moreover, the prevalence of COPD is rising, as are the many serious medical conditions often associated with it, including cardiovascular disease and depression. This contributes to a debilitating downward spiral. Despite the magnitude of the problem, significant gaps exist in our understanding of the impact of 3 COPD on the 40–65 year old patient population. More research and effort must be made to fill the gaps by clinicians, employers, policymakers and the public. The public is particularly important because COPD still carries a terrible stigma: seen as an old person’s disease caused by smoking, and therefore a disease brought on themselves. Yet, most smokers with COPD acquired the habit before the health hazards were fully understood. Many started smoking at a time when it was acceptable, even seen as glamorous and cool. While this view has shifted in many countries, even if all smoking stopped today, the effect on COPD statistics would not be seen for up to 20 years 4 . This is more evidence that urgent action is needed TODAY to address COPD, a leading and growing contributor to lost productivity and early death. COPD Uncovered is the first initiative of its kind to investigate the economic, social, physical and emotional impact of COPD in the 40–65 years age group. It examines the growing costs of a condition that is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most serious health problems. We ask the readers of this report to join us on the journey to reveal and counter misconceptions about the people struggling with COPD today, and to demonstrate the consequences to these patients, their families, healthcare providers and society if COPD is not addressed NOW. It is hoped that COPD Uncovered can inform muchneeded discussion and policymaking to ensure that appropriate resources are provided for the management of COPD, and bring to light the compelling the reasons why we must invest in a generation of people who are essential to future sustainable and healthy global prosperity. Professor Christine Jenkins GOLD Executive Committee Member Clinical Professor, Concord Clinical School NSW, Australia Monica Fletcher Chief Executive, Education for Health, United Kingdom National Respiratory Training Center, United States
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